E. E. Schwab Ancestors

E. E. Schwab Ancestors

September 26, 2000Happy 84th Birthday Mom,It's not a book yet but I wanted to start putting the notes together and in a safe place for the future. It's not much of a birthday present but it is a labor of love so hopefully it will please you.Your Oldest SonDavidJohn Swab Sr. and Henry Swab Sr. are probably brothers although that connection is not proven at this time. They are both from Northampton (now Lehigh) County, in eastern PA. They both moved to Westmoreland County in western PA. about 1800. Henry moved to Venango Co. about 1809 and John followed in about 1828 and lived just a couple of miles away in Clarion County.Mom, you are descended from John Swab Sr. through his son Joseph to his son George E. to his son James E. to YOU.

Hunter's Station(55 KB)The Bridge at Hunter's Station. The golf course complex was at one time the farm of George E. Swab. His home was part of the the complex in the far upper right of the photo. Part of his home is now incorporated into the Club House. His son James E. Swab managed the farm and several of Elizabeths older brothers and sisters were born here as recorded in the family bible.

George E. and Martha L. Swab(13 KB)George E. Swab born February 12, 1843 Died June 18, 1938. Martha L. Morrison Swab born November 1, 1847 died August 14, 1915. Parents of James E. Swab and Grandparents of E.E. Schwab Tucker.

Three Girls(48 KB)Mom, Do you know who these girls are? This was in the scrapbook.

Swab Bible Family Page 1(249 KB)The family records on this page are of the brothers, sisters and parents of both James and Hattie May. An analysis of the handwriting throughout the bible seems to indicate the early entries were in the handwriting of Hattie May.

Tough Guy(38 KB)O. D. Tucker had just turned 18 when this photo was taken in 1939. Reverse side is marked FOX PHOTO, San Antonio, March 1939.

Elmer and Elsie Schmidt(51 KB)Elmer and Elsie Schmidt. Children of Anna Adams Schmidt. Twins born June 9, 1913 to Daniel and Emma Anna Adams Schmidt and first cousins of E.E. Schwab Tucker.

Swab Bible Family Records Page 2(284 KB)This page contains records of the children of James and Hattie May followed by the children of James and Adaline. It then contains the records of the childre of Carrie May Swab and her husband Ted Clark.

Aunt Bess(35 KB)Elizabeth Adams Pence and daughters Nancy Lou and Patty Anna. I am not sure which daughter is which.Aunt Bess was Adalines younger half sister. She was there with help when they needed it after James E. Schwab died.

James Ellsworth Swab(35 KB)James Ellsworth Swab. Born December 29, 1867. Died November 5, 1929. Father of E.E. Schwab Tucker.

PINUP(92 KB)According to Mom this picture was made in 1939 or 1940 in Kilgore, Texas. She said it was probably 1939.

MOM & DAD(32 KB)Oscar David Tucker and Elizabeth Schwab Tucker in a formal photo showing dad in his uniform. Taken in 1944 while dad was on his first furlough and just before he returned to camp.

Watermelon Time In Hope, Arkansas(58 KB)Based on age of Elizabeth this photo was taken in 1920. Grandma Adams is the second wife of L.C. Adams, Elizabeth Ann Jones Adams. Uncle Samp is Samp Sanford. The unidentifed woman is his wife. Mom thinks her name was Rose and she was from England.

John Vernon Morey(104 KB)John Vernon Morey, the first husband of Adeline Webster Adams, was born December 4, 1876 and passed away on August 28, 1948. Their children were Mendal, Frank, Catherine and Ruth. This photo is not dated but probably was made about the time of his marriage to Anna Mary Reed in 1914 when he would have been 38 years of age.

Pen & Ink(53 KB)This Pen & Ink was done by Elizabeth Schwab. Although it is not dated it was probably done in the late 1930's.

Guernsey High School 1929-1930(32 KB)Mom,(Elizabeth Schwab) has the flag pole going directly to her head. Can't miss her. I will do a better version later.

Ted and Daisy(25 KB)James E. Swab getting ready to plow with Ted and Daisy. Probably early 1920s. Mom mentions these two horses in her Memories.

Carolyn and Quince Stewart.(35 KB)Carolyn was a friend of mom. She and Quince were married in 1939. Mom saw her in the past few years. (This date 11/11/2000)

Adaline And Anna(18 KB)Adaline Adams Schwab and her sister Anna Adams Schmidt. The photo was made beside the little unpainted house Adaline had built in 1930. Uncle Samp and Aunt Bess helped with money to build the house. According to mom this photo was taken in late 1931 or early 1932 before Clara was married.

The Sorgum Mill(35 KB)James Swab is in center of photo feeding sugar cane to the mill. To the right is either Ted or Daisy turning the mill.

Aunt Ruth and Uncle Dewey. (131 KB)Ruth Morey, Adaline's daughter by her first husband John Vernon Morey, and Ruth's husband Dewey. Ruth and mom are half sisters. Mom is thinking about the young man in the second picture but said the girl in the background is Elizabeth Mauldin.

My Mother(50 KB)Written by 19 year old Elizabeth Schwab to her mother for Mothers Day, 1936.

Mom's Best Friend Vernell(131 KB) The back says, "this was made last winter". According to mom Vernell was always getting them into trouble. The other photo says, Mary and Louise.

Edgar Kennedy(58 KB)Mom said this was her teacher and Principle, maybe when she was in junior hight school.

Four Friends(72 KB)Mom said the boy on the lower right is Lee Roland Brousias (not sure about spelling of last name). He also shows up in one of the school photos. She is not sure about the others but will give it some thought. The other photo is of Uncle Abe.

Female Friends(48 KB)Mom thinks the one on the left lived on the other side of a duplex in Kilgore and that Estelle might remember who she is. The middle photo is of Carolyn Vaughn and the right is of Louise Fambrough.

Little Nannie(142 KB)Since Mom was born in September of 1916 this photo probably dates from late 1917 or early 1918.

School Picture(183 KB)This school photo is in front of the Guernsey High School that is identified in another photo. I don't know the year. Mom is in front of the young female teacher on far right, short hair. Estelle is fourth girl from left down front she has her hands locked together at her feet.The next photo labeled Guernsey Back shows names. Not sure why edges were cut uneven causing one little girl on left front to be lost.

Reverse of School Picture(359 KB)These names were written on the back of the photo labeled School Picture. Elizabeth Schwab is to far right in the photo standing in front of the younger female teacher. Mom has short sandy hair. Estelle is on front, fourth from left, with her hands locked in front of her at her feet.

Helen and Unknown(59 KB)Helen and Unknown. Mom is checking with Helen to see if she knows who they might be.

MOTHER(111 KB)A poem I like by E. Elizabeth Schwab. Not dated. Mom, why did you use the initials E.A.S.